A crowd controller is a person who is hired at a public place for keeping order in or about the public place. This article addresses the issue of whether or not the crowd controller should be licensed.
This Quick Overview discusses how contractual freedom to choose the applicable law is the rule in Europe and how this rule is subject to restrictions with respect to consumer contracts.
This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to improvement of the environment through the integration of environmental performance considerations into the procurement process including planning, acquisition, use and disposal.
From July 1, 2016, every Dutch company with a minimum of 50 employees is required to have a whistleblowers regulation - a procedure on how to deal with internal reporting of suspicions of wrongdoing within a company. This article outlines what the regulations must contain.
This articles describes the criteria for a transfer of undertaking when planning a merger, acquisition or division of a business in the Netherlands.
This article outlines the powers of the Works Council in The Netherlands on the grounds of the Works Councils Act (WOR) if the company is obliged to introduce the (reduced) two-tier regime.
A brief review of a chairman's obligations under UK law in poll and proxy voting scenarios.
In the European Union, public procurement law is characterized by a myriad of idiosyncrasies and gray areas that should be closely analyzed before delving too deeply into any land development agreement. If deemed a public works contract, it may be subject to a compulsory tendering process, even if the local developer has assured you otherwise. Read this article to avoid rash decision-making that could potentially give your competitors the upper hand.
New reporting requirements mandated by the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 were effective Jan. 1, 2010. Companies subject to the MMSEA must understand the new requirements or learn the hard way — a potential civil penalty of $1,000 for each day of noncompliance for each claimant. An absolute must-read, this detailed report includes MMSEA background information, and compliance guidelines and instructions.
It was customary for the employer to terminate the employment contract after two years of illness.
This article points out the disadvantage of terminating a contract by electronic means in the Netherlands.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) in March 2023 published the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill (“DPDI2”). DPDI2 aims to make a number of changes to the UK data protection regime.
This article discusses what this change actually means for business, both financially and legally.
When President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, his approval ushered in a plethora of changes that redefined how the law responds to persons with disabilities. In-house counsel need to be in the know in order to comply. Learn about the law's revisions and get a better understanding of its applications for your human resources policies.
Learn practical suggestions for making smart hires for your legal department.
Mexico has many trusts that were created for foreigners to acquire and own real estate in the restricted zone (a strip of 50 kilometers – approximately 31 miles – along the coast, or 100 kilometers – approximately 62 miles – from the border). This article explains the process through which a foreigner names the person or persons who will replace him or her as trust beneficiary in the event of death.
This article outlines the issues that are likely to define the 2016 proxy season based on trends from the 2015 proxy season.
Government contractors have been increasingly met with scrutiny, particularly since ex- government officials often go to work in that sector. Several legislative and regulatory initiatives have been implemented in order to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of government contractors. Given the current climate, it is more important than ever for those seeking a bid to identify, address and mitigate these “conflict of interest” issues.
A member-submitted memorandum drafted to provide a non-profit organization's legal department a CASL overview.
This resource contains 51 key questions to ask when polling your clients about their satisfaction with outside counsel.
Helpful tips to consider before you begin negotiations.
This article discusses warranties and indemnities in acquisition agreements in the Netherlands.
Which form of dispute resolution is best for your contract? Hear from in-house counsel and experts the pros and cons of different methods of dispute resolution from their experience and help inform you as you decide which form to use in your contracts.
As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches the two-year mark, it continues to impact how and where employees in the United States work and continues to require employers to address significant issues regarding wage and hour law compliance. In this resource, find out more on how to deal with these ever-changing issues.
This article addresses whether a court should require a company to establish a supervisory board so that the general meeting of shareholders will lose part of its powers.
5 Steps You Can Take When Your Client Doesn’t Pay! Sooner or later, almost all companies will have to deal with it: a client who does not pay. Which steps can you take when a client doesn’t pay? Which steps can you take to collect your claim?
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